Monday, January 28, 2013

Merry Monday Vixen

Merry Monday this week has a Tic Tac Toe challenge...


I chose Dry Embossing, Colour with Markers, and Red and Green.  Or I could say Clean and Simple, Colour with Markers and White since there's lots of white.  See what you think.


I found this stamp on sale just before Christmas and just couldn't resist spending the $2.00.

I had bought some Copic Markers a while back after seeing so many beautifully colored images done with them. I finally took them out to try and I had so much fun!  I found inspiration for coloring this image by Jenny Group.  (Have you ever bought a stamp that you loved but then had no idea what to do with it?  This was one of those stamps for me.)

I'm a long way from doing large images, but I'm not scared of the markers anymore.  In fact I can't wait to try some more!

Sarn is having her first Rudolph Day Challenge of 2013.  We have until the last day of the month to submit one festive Christmas entry.  I think I'll go over and join that party too since Vixen is dressed so festively!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Vixen (Hampton Art)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Paper:  Whisper Whtie, Real Red
Other:  Square Lattice EF, Shiny Stickers (Starform)

I've seen what the other designers have done  for Merry Monday and I think you'll enjoy checking out their cards.


Now, don't you want to get a head start on those Christmas cards? 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Enjoy!



26 comments:

Wendy said...

This is such a sweet card with that adorable Vixen on the front! You did beautifully coloring her with your Copics! Love all the red & green against the white embossing, Bonnie! Awesome job with tic tac toe!
Have a great week!! :)

Lesley said...

Aren't Copics addicting Bonnie!! You have created a perfect sweet and simple Christmas card! Love it! Cute stamp and such a deal!

Margaret Moody said...

Your CAS card is wonderful, Bonnie! And it looks as if you had no problem using those Copics! Wonderful job!

Sarn said...

Hi Bonnie . . . WOW, I'm not at all surprised your forked out $2 for the stamp. Your colouring with the marker pens is totally brilliant and the little reindeer rectangle makes a great focal point on your card.

Thanks for joning in with Rudolph Day.

Hugs
Sarn xxx

Cynthia said...

Vixen is gorgeous!! Love this one, Bonnie!!

Emily Keaton said...

I really like how festive you made this reindeer look with all those shiny stickers :-)

LeAnne said...

Good for you, trying out those Copics! They do take a certain amount of practice, and they are different from the SU markers! Your image is lovely and I think it is set off nicely by the white embossed background!

jimlynn said...

Love all the white space! That image is darling too.
Lynn

Loll said...

Hi Bonnie. Your coloring is fantastic!! I know what you mean about tackling a larger piece ... way into the future for me too :)

Love that image - simply adorable. And LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the way you've layered the star ornament - so clever! Might need to pinch that idea from you! Loll xx

Lisa said...

Beautiful Bonnie! Love the bright colors against the white embossed background!

Kay Miller said...

Oh your card is beautiful Bonnie! You colored the image perfectly!! Really stunning card!

scrappymo! said...

Stunning card...you coloured the image beautifully...I can see why you had to have that stamp!

Benzi said...

Ooh, beautiful! You did a great job with the Copics. I love those things. I really like the star along with that wonderful reindeer image. Super CAS card.

Anonymous said...

That's a superb stamp for just $2! And I love what you've done with it, all that white space really makes the image pop!

Hugs
Brenda

Susan said...

I love the vibrancy of this card - gorgeous colouring! And the way you've layered the star ornament makes it really stand out.

Kathleen said...

Fabulous card, image looks brilliant against the white embossing, great colouring.
Yes, every stamp I buy I seem to love it then struggle with how to use it.

Kath x

Notes by Nina said...

Fabulous card Bonnie, I love the clean look with all the fantastic texture. This image is wonderful and coloured so nicely.

Vicki Burdick said...

this is adorable, love your coloring on that image!!

Susan Joyce said...

Nice detail Bonnie, lovely festive Christmas card.

scrappymo! said...

Thanks for the kind comments on my blog tonight...I'm 59 in March and I was going to call the aby card vintage but didn't want to date myself...hahaha

~Tammy~ said...

Your reindeer is so cute and festive! I love your embossed background! Lovely MM card Bonnie!

Lauren said...

This is a very striking card and I love the touches of bling.

Aileen said...

Your Rudolph looks so majestic. Love that all the focus is on him. x

Erika Clark said...

That's a fabulous, festive image and it looks so great against all that white. Very clean and bold!

Narelle Farrugia said...

This is beautiful Bonnie! Love this stamped image (can't believe you got it for only $2!!!).

Kelly said...

Love your coloring!!! Great image!!